National Carriers, Inc. Driver Training Program
STEP ONE: Student candidate will contact NCI Driver Recruiting Call 800 835 2097 x 3
Complete an On-Line application at http://drivenci.com/
Begins the hiring process through Driver Recruiting
Is approved to bring in to New Driver Orientation
STEP TWO:
New Driver Orientation
Attends the 3 day New Driver Orientation
After successfully completing Orientation, is “hired” and transferred to Driver Training
STEP THREE:
Driver Training Program
Completes a 1 day Driver Training class, covering a variety of subjects:
Defensive Driving
O, S, and D Procedures and Cargo Claims Prevention
Fatigue Awareness
Orientation into the Driver Training Program
STEP FOUR:
Assignment to a Driver Trainer
Assignments are based on a variety of factors:
Age
Tobacco usage
From the same region of the country
Personality
Length of Training
Length of Training is solely based on verifiable experience, not their skills
There are programs for Advanced Students, as they will not require the same level of training
STEP FIVE:
Graduation from Driver Training
Upon successful completion of the NCI Driver Training Program, a student will then “test out”
There is a comprehensive written test
There is a skills test, Driving Evaluation, Reefer Operation, Coupling/Uncoupling